College-Bound Second Semester to Do List
by HMB
Guidelines for college-bound students at any level!
Categories: College Bound, Tips, Tricks, and Life Hacks • Tags: College Ready
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Course Spotlight: Science
by HMB
Science courses in high school can open your mind to deep questions of nature and intriguing technological advances. Science courses show us how mathematical principles work in the real world, foster a sense of reason and logic, and stimulate life-long curiosity. Read below about some excellent science experiences at Chaffey, and sign up for courses that will help you learn more about our world. Student testimonials: The Importance of AP Environmental Science: Blog post by Jennifer Hernandez, c/o 2019 […]
Categories: Spotlight on Courses • Tags: Awesome Academics, College Ready, I love SCIENCE!, I'm learning a lot!
College-Bound November To Do List
by HMB
As we come to the end of first semester, it is important to check in with our long-term goals. A question that students and parent often ask is about what they should be doing to get ready for college. I hope that the checklist below can help you set priorities and stay on track!
Categories: College Bound • Tags: Awesome Academics, College Ready, pre-college opportunities
What are you doing this summer?
by HMB
There are so many amazing summer opportunities for college-bound students. Check out the list below to find one that is right for you! Keep checking back for updates; I will add more as I find them! Summer Opportunities
Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound • Tags: College Ready, Getting Connected, pre-college opportunities, Summer
USC Bovard Scholars
by HMB
USC Bovard Scholars is a great opportunity for our strongest students. If you are a junior in advanced classes and have higher than a 4.0 GPA, check it out! Last year we had TWO USC Bovard Scholars from Chaffey! You can follow in their footsteps! USC offers a free, year-long program to help high-achieving students with financial need gain admission to and succeed at the nation’s top universities. The program includes a three-week summer residential program on the USC campus […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound • Tags: College Ready, pre-college opportunities
2018 Toyota Mentorshop Gala
by HMB
Blog Post by Oscar Segovia, Toyota Mentorship Program Coordinator Tigers: Last evening was the final Gala event for the Toyota Mentorship Program, culminating another enriching and rewarding year for some of our fortunate students. Attached you will find three pictures: one of the recipients of the six Toyota Scholarships and the others for perfect attendance. Please congratulate the following students who were awarded a scholarship yesterday: 1) Josue Menivar-Mendez ($1,000 Scholarship) 2) Jocelyn Betancourt ($1,000 Scholarship) 3) Eduardo Garcia ($1,000 […]
Categories: Clubs and Organizations, College Bound, Student Spotlight • Tags: College Ready, Featured, Getting Connected, pre-college opportunities
Chaffey’s 2018 Dell Scholars
by HMB
Blog Post by Jose Quintero, AVID Coordinator Greetings Everyone: It is my distinguished honor and pleasure to share some incredible news with you all! For the first time in Chaffey’s history both locally here at our high school and within our district, we have TWO students who were selected as DELL SCHOLAR RECIPIENTS for the class of 2018! This scholarship is a nationally recognized, extremely competitive, time consuming and requires multiple phases to complete. Nonetheless, that did not stop our resilient, […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound, Student Spotlight • Tags: College Ready, Getting Connected, pre-college opportunities
Five Worth the Drive: Independent Colleges within 50 Miles (part 1)
by HMB
There are so many excellent colleges within fifty miles of Ontario! This post is the start of a series I am calling “Five Worth the Drive.” Each installment will focus on five colleges that are little gems in Southern California. Use the map above to link to the school website and get driving directions. This week: Chapman University, Pitzer College, Whittier College, Loma Linda University, and Occidental College. I encourage you to check out their websites, call the admissions office, […]
Categories: College Bound • Tags: College Ready, Featured
Searching for the perfect college? Go visit!
by HMB
There are so many colleges and universities to choose from, that it can be a huge task to find the one that is right for you. Fortunately, there are many online tools to help you get started, some of which you can see below. When looking for the perfect school, you should consider location, size, offerings, financial aid, and on-campus student life, and lots more. You should reflect on what you want from a college experience, and then try to […]
Categories: College Bound • Tags: College Ready, pre-college opportunities
College-Bound Reading Lists
by HMB
The more we read, the more we know! It sounds like a catch-phrase on a silly public service announcement, but it’s true. Students who read widely and deeply are better prepared for college and life. Though it can be difficult to find the time to read for pleasure, once you get in the habit of reading, you will discover the joy of imaginative escape. Don’t wait for a teacher or librarian to hand you a book; seek out your own […]
Categories: College Bound • Tags: Awesome Academics, College Ready, Featured, I'm learning a lot!
